Classrooms thrive on small, everyday acts of inclusivity. Teachers can foster empathy by allowing students time to share ...

Two important skills we need for empathy are affective mentalizing and perspective-taking. 1 We engage in these abilities when we imagine what life is like for others and we step into their lives, or ...

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” If you’re a fan of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a ...